TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANTS

Must possess a High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent


and have basic computer skills.

How To Apply:
You must complete the entire online application to be considered for a position.


Providing a resume, and additional attachments are optional. Please also provide complete reference information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Licking Heights does place an emphasis on accepting a diverse pool of candidates reflecting the school district's student population.

Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity: The Licking Heights Local School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), military status, ancestry, or age in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:


POSITION: TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT


RESPONSIBLE TO: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR


JOB GOAL: To provide safe and efficient transportation


QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Related experience preferred
• Must have a valid Ohio driver's license
• Must have van certification or be able to obtain van certification within 30 days
• Must be able to drive a van if required
• Required to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Willing to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board Of Education may find appropriate


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:


1. Observes all mandatory safety regulations, including daily fuel log and pre-trip prior to leaving school grounds, and obeys all traffic laws.


2. Notifies mechanic immediately in case of mechanical failure.


3. Reports all accidents and follows the Accident Protocol. The accident report must be completed and submitted to the Transportation Supervisor immediately upon return to the transportation department.


4. Monitors and or assists the driver in supervising students and maintains discipline when
students are on the bus/van.


5. Transports only authorized students, including any prearranged changes, and discharges students only at authorized stops. Drivers may need to transport additional students on an emergency basis.


6. Reports discipline problems to the bus driver or to the appropriate principal and Transportation Supervisor.


7. Helps the driver keep assigned bus/van clean.


8. Helps keep to assigned schedule.


9. Exercises responsible judgment at all times.


10. Follows all regulations against smoking and eating on the bus or van.


11. Notifies the Transportation Supervisor when lateness or absence from work is necessary.


12. Completes required daily/monthly reports and submits them to the Transportation Supervisor.


13. Promotes a cooperative and professional attitude among colleagues.


14. Performs such other duties as directed by the Transportation Supervisor.


15. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about
students.


16. Maintains a positive and courteous attitude when dealing with parents and other community members.


17. Participates in in-service training programs as required by law.


WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:


The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
• Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
• Many situations that require hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing and writing
• Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel and climb and stoop
• Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds


EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated by the
Transportation Supervisor in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy.

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